Exercise to Reduce Wedding Planning Stress

There is nothing like good physical exercise to reduce wedding planning stress - or any kind of stress for that matter. It truly is good for the human body in virtually every possible way. We were created to be physically active.

During the wedding planning phase of a woman's life it is easy to feel like she just doesn't have time to get down to the gym. After all, she has so many things to do and so few days and weeks left to accomplish them. But life doesn't work that way. The human body, mind, and soul needs a change of pace.

Sometimes, as mentioned in previous posts, that change of pace means slowing down and meditating or taking a good long hot bath. Other times, however, it means a different task. It means physical exercise.

Why?

• When you have to focus on the physical task on hand, whether it be a tennis match, or swimming, or weightlifting, it forces your mind to put the stresses of planning a wedding on the back burner. As a result a bride who exercises will find that she will come out of it with a different perspective and a clearer head. Tried it and it didn't work? This probably means that your head wasn't in the game. Focus on the task at hand. For the hour or so you are playing the game, be the best you can be at that game. Forget everything else. It will pay off in a clearer mind when you return to the wedding planning routine.
• Vigorous exercise releases endorphins - the chemical that our bodies produce that is much stronger than morphine. Endorphins are the magic behind what is often called the "runner's high". In short it is a natural way for your body to feel better.
• Regular exercise helps our coordination and fitness level which naturally results in higher feelings of confidence and self esteem.

So carve some time out of the wedding planning schedule - despite all those feelings that there is just not enough hours in the day. Take the time to go for a hike, play tennis, go ice skating, run on the beach, or just go to the gym and work out. The result of a clear mind and feeling better that come from good vigorous exercise is worth the time set aside. Besides, the effort will help make that wedding dress and that new lingerie fit better helping to reduce the stress when the actual wedding day comes around.